2018 HOTEL INFORMATION

Welcome to Hotel Murano, a boutique downtown Tacoma hotel located a block away from the Tacoma Convention Center and steps from the city’s best museums and restaurants. Tacoma is the epicenter of the American glass art movement, and, honoring that heritage, Hotel Murano pairs luxurious guestrooms and well-appointed event space with a museum-worthy collection of glass art from around the globe.

The hotel offers delicious cuisine at Bite (4th floor) which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Craft cocktails and small plates are the highlights at the Lobby Bar. Hotel Murano guests will receive complimentary wireless internet connections in guest rooms, access to the hotel’s 24-hour on-site fitness center, and a 10% discount on services offered at the SAVI Day Spa (on-site).

A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved for NAEP attendees at the conference rate of $189 single/double per night plus applicable state and local taxes (currently 13.5% plus a $1.50/day Pierce County Tourism Assessment).

Reservations by attendees must be received on or before Thursday, February 15, 2018. NAEP expects that the block will fill prior to the cut-off date, so please reserve your sleeping rooms as early as possible. Once the block is full (which could be BEFORE February 15), reservation requests will be accepted at the hotel’s prevailing rates based on availability.

All reservations must be accompanied by a major credit card as a guarantee.

Guests may also call in to make reservations at 253-238-8000 or 866-986-8083. Ask for the “NAEP 2018 Annual Conference Block” or “Govt. Block – NAEP 2018 Annual Conference” to ensure you receive the special group rate.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made before 4:00 PM (PST) prior to date of arrival or a fee of one night’s room, plus tax and assessments will be charged. An early departure fee of one night’s room and tax and assessments may be charged if a guest checks out prior to the scheduled departure date without 24-hour notice.

Credit Card Authorization Policy: At check-in, Hotel Murano will place an authorization on your credit card for an amount equal to your guest room rate plus tax plus an additional $75 USD in anticipated incidental charges for each night of your stay.

It is recommended that credit cards are used at time of check-in rather than debit cards.

The Hotel Murano is a 100% non-smoking facility. Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM.

TRANSPORTATION

The closest airport to Tacoma is SEA-TAC, Seattle Tacoma International Airport which services all major airlines.

SHARED VAN SERVICE: The CAPITAL AEROPORTER provides service to/from SEA-TAC to Tacoma. PLEASE SEE THE CHART BELOW FOR RATES. Note that the “Number of Passengers” references the number of individuals who are traveling together. If you are traveling as a single traveler, you would pay the one-person rate, even though there might be another person going to Tacoma in the van.RESERVATIONS SHOULD BE MADE IN ADVANCE.

The departure point can be accessed as follows:On the Baggage Claim level, follow signs to Door-to-Door Vans. Near Baggage Claim 12, go up to Skybridge 4 and cross to the parking garage. In the parking garage, go down to the Third Floor Transportation Plaza and check in at the Capital Airport Shuttle Check-in counter with the Airport Coordinator. After checking in, the shuttle will leave from Island 2A under the Capital Airport Shuttle sign. For your convenience, heated benches are available in the waiting area.

You can also go to the website www.capair.com and enter the code NAEP in the “Frequent User Login” or “Group ID or Coupon” section to access the discount.

TAXI SERVICE: There are taxi stands on the third floor of the parking garage with taxis waiting. Sedans and 8-10 passenger vans are available.(206) 242-6200 (metered)(206) 242-8800 (flat rate)

UBER and LYFT: Vehicles pick up on the third floor of the parking garage. Follow airport signage.

RENTAL CARS: All rental car companies currently operating at Sea-Tac Airport operate at a separate rental car facility, with dedicated shuttle buses operating on a 24-hour-a-day schedule. Two passenger pick-up areas are located outside baggage claim at the north and south ends of the main terminal.

Upon arrival at Sea-Tac Airport:

Proceed to the baggage claim level and pick up your checked bags.

Exit the sliding glass doors near carousel #1 or #15 and walk to one of the two designated shuttle bus pick-up areas.

Shuttle buses depart frequently for the rental car facility.

If you are returning a vehicle, take SR518 and follow signs for the Rental Car Facility.